Suspected bandits reportedly attacked and killed the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC), Research Innovation and Development Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Professor Yusuf Saidu. The unfortunate event reportedly occurred when the Professor was on his way to Kaduna from Sokoto.
In a statement, the university described his demise as a “painful loss” and prayed Allah to rest his soul.
“The death has occurred of Prof. Yusuf Saidu the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research Innovation and Development Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto,
“He was attacked and killed by Bandits on his to Kaduna from Sokoto state. A man of integrity, religion, dedication, and courage,
“May Allah accept his soul and forgive his sin, but this is a painful loss to all members of the University community and the Academia at large,” the statement read in part.
